Top 10 facts about Christmas

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Top 10 facts about Christmas



1. Christmas Tree Origins: The tradition of decorating Christmas trees began in Germany in the 16th century.

2. Santa Claus' Evolution: The modern image of Santa Claus is based on the Coca-Cola Company's advertising in the 1930s.

3. Tallest Christmas Tree: The tallest cut Christmas tree ever recorded was a 221-foot Douglas fir in 1950.

4. Christmas Cards: The first Christmas card was created in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole in England.

5. White Christmas Dreaming: The song "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin is the best-selling single of all time.

6. Christmas Island: There is an actual place named Christmas Island, known for its unique red crab migration.

7. Mince Pies' Ingredients: The original mince pie recipe did indeed include minced meat, usually beef or lamb.

8. Yule Log: The Yule log tradition dates back to medieval times when a large log was decorated and burned in the hearth.

9. Gift-Giving Roots: The tradition of exchanging gifts during Christmas can be traced back to the Roman festival of Saturnalia.

10. Christmas Stockings Legend: The tradition of hanging stockings comes from the legend of St. Nicholas, who left gold in stockings for three poor sisters.

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